Director of Advising Services - MnSCU Academic Supervisor 2

Metropolitan State University • Austin, TX

9d • $34 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Advising Services provides supervision, leadership, expertise, and direction for all functions related to student advising, new student orientation (NSR), and advisee communication. This position will develop and implement advising services and advising models that consider college students’ academic, career, and developmental needs. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships to ensure excellence in service to advise students through all aspects of the student life cycle, from admission to graduation, working collaboratively with other student service departments, marketing, academic affairs, and administration to ensure seamless delivery of advising services to our students. The Director of Advising Services position involves significant discretion and substantial involvement in the development, interpretation, and implementation of college policies and procedures that related to students in accordance with campus, Minnesota State, state, and federal policies. This position will have a direct impact on retention planning with design and research to implement best practices in student success. In addition, this position is an advocate for continuous quality improvement in all aspects of student advising and communication.

Requirements

• Minimum four (4) years of related work experience -OR- Bachelor’s degree plus three (3) years of related work experience -OR- an equivalent combination of education and experience, with a focus on college student advising. An associate degree could be substituted for 6 months of experience, a bachelor’s degree is 12 months, and a master’s degree is 18 months within any of the following disciplines: Education, Social Sciences, Psychology, Human Services, Business, or Organizational Management or a related field.
• Experience utilizing data and findings to inform and modify the current and/or future strategic goals and strategies.
• The ability to communicate orally is essential for all planning sessions, for making speeches and presentations, and for conducting telephone discussions. Excellent organizational and communication skills (written, oral, and electronic).
• Effective and proven knowledge and skills in developing, implementing, and evaluating successful communication strategies and services to a diverse population.
• The ability to build and maintain positive relationships between college personnel and external stakeholders. Experience in creating strategic partnerships.
• Effective and proven skills in process planning and project management, including evaluation and assessment.
• Experience in developing and managing budgets.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in counseling, Student Affairs Administration, Education, Social Sciences, Psychology, Human Services, Business, or Organizational Management, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of professional experience in student services in higher education, with a focus on college student advising.
• Thorough understanding of Minnesota State Board policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of and compliance with federal and state data privacy laws and college registration requirements.
• Ability to develop short and long-range strategic plans aligned with divisional and college strategic plans.
• Evidence of a strong and clear commitment to the value of admissions and outreach to underrepresented and underprepared students.
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement methods.
• Bilingual/multilingual fluent in Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Nuer, Anuak, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities.
• Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Supervising Advising Services Staff
• Provide leadership for student advising services
• Develop and implement an advisor training program and training schedule
• Assist with enrollment management initiatives, events, and support graduation operations

Benefits

• 11 paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
• a Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
• pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
• employer paid life insurance
• short and long term disability
• professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees